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J457 OJF

1992 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,853 mi
Last recorded117,853 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 OJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2011 111,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 107,531 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2009 98,938 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,732 miles

slight bind on front brakes but not enough to be recorded on RBT

Fail 21 Jul 2007 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

radiator leaking

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J457 OJF is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J457 OJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J457 OJF registered?

J457 OJF is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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